Essence Photography

Essence Photography Newborn and family lifestyle and documentary photographer based in Toronto, Ontario offering in-home and on location photo sessions.

SUMMER SIPPERSBoho Berry Sangria 🍹This weather has me craving something fresh and light and this drink checks off all th...
05/31/2021

SUMMER SIPPERS
Boho Berry Sangria 🍹
This weather has me craving something fresh and light and this drink checks off all the boxes! 🍓🍷🌸🍋

In the words of very own talented chef and food and drink stylist Crystal Powell, this mouth watering beverage is “raspberry and has wild strawberry notes, morello cherries, hints of florality and tangerine peel with a beautifully refreshing acidity”.

Perfect for those of us that love a little fruit flavour but not a lot of sweet! I LOVE 💕 this drink!

Want to try it? Crystal has shared her delicious and unique recipe! 🙏🏼 Head on over to and you’ll find many more amazing ideas!

Berry Boho Sangria
Recipe (Makes 1-2)

1 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit or segments
6 oz Sparkling Rose
2 oz Juniper berry syrup
1/4 tsp cardamom seeds
1-3 pcs fresh blueberries or sliced strawberries
1 lemon rim twist

Juniper berry syrup:
Place the water, sugar and juniper berry seeds in a small saucepan over medium and heat until all of the sugar is dissolved.
Let this cool. Use a fine strainer, remove the seeds. Store in a mason jar or lidded container and refrigerate until ready for use.
(If seeds are left in, its will gradulary have a very strange flavour)

Cocktail:
In a shaker, muddle the cardamom and grapefruit, then mix together juniper berry syrup and sparkling rose. Stir well.
In a chilled melodia / rock crystal glass, add 2-3 cubes of ice and then strain the mixer in the glass
Garish with fresh berries of your choice and lemon rim twist.

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Look out for more summer sippers soon! 🥂

I have some exciting news to share! In between what seems like endless lockdowns, I was asked by the amazingly talented ...
04/22/2021

I have some exciting news to share! In between what seems like endless lockdowns, I was asked by the amazingly talented photographer and my dear friend Sanja Salem of OMAI Creative to join her to take part in a beautifully creative and exquisite Mother’s Day/Bridal High Tea shoot. Designed and styled by the incredible Crystal Powell, it included an exquisite selection of desserts and wines and other beautiful trinkets, stationery and jewelry.

I’m thrilled to share that the shoot is now featured in Today’s Bride magazine!

Congratulations to everyone who took part in this creative venture!! I’m honoured to be a part of it!

https://www.todaysbride.ca/articles/a-sweet-bridal-shower-with-all-the-desserts/?fbclid=IwAR1NcK35PT-84sPkF4m2KoVAmofFyyeJjF1sW637PsMdgwQID8zbHVbQUxA

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It feels amazing to share a few of my favourites from my latest newborn shoot!  I was so honoured when my client called ...
09/05/2020

It feels amazing to share a few of my favourites from my latest newborn shoot! I was so honoured when my client called asking if I was still doing sessions in light of covid - I had taken their newborn photos 2 years ago with the birth of their first daughter Stella! Well, Stella today is a vibrant, determined and beautiful toddler and she is now big sister to Max, a sweet, very alert boy with a full head of gorgeous hair

Black Lives Matter. I stand WITH you 🖤
06/02/2020

Black Lives Matter. I stand WITH you 🖤

Who else's daughters love to cartwheel all over the place? Or do you remember as a child loving to tumble and be upside ...
05/31/2020

Who else's daughters love to cartwheel all over the place? Or do you remember as a child loving to tumble and be upside down? There is something so freeing about letting go and flying through the air. Takes trust in yourself and the earth to catch you! A goal for me this year is to be more "in my body" (less in the clouds!) Find my footing. Maybe try some cartwheels myself! ⠀

Her heart dances when she moves 💕 This weather makes my heart dance too!
05/22/2020

Her heart dances when she moves 💕 This weather makes my heart dance too!

“When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” —Charley BenettoHappy Moth...
05/11/2020

“When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” —Charley Benetto

Happy Mother's Day to every mom. Especially my mom ❤🌸 who has showed me the gift of how to love deeply.

Pssst...is it safe to come out? My last post was from sunny California. I had taken my children to visit my almost-siste...
05/09/2020

Pssst...is it safe to come out? My last post was from sunny California. I had taken my children to visit my almost-sister and although there was a coronavirus concern, little did we know the world would shut down shortly after our return. As like all of you, my life was turned upside down and inside out overnight. The past 2 months have been a rollercoaster of emotions. Fear...of...everything. Outbursts of anger (my poor family). Rabbit holes of endless internet "research" trying to make sense of it all. Becoming a homeschool teacher overnight to two unwilling and emotionally spent students. Adjusting to working from home at my "day job". Trying and failing at self care. The last thing I wanted to or was even able to do was pick up my camera. My creative inspriation was drained! My kids needed me 24-7. And what was the point...I couldn't book clients. My new business, just barely out of the gate, had reached a full stop. It didn't matter anyway. I had no time or energy to build it. The saddest part was having to cancel the few clients I had. Depressing. Then today the strangest thing happened. Some space grew inside me....and I thought about my business. Without fear. Anger. Or a total loss of direction. And I thought "Maybe it's time to come out of hiding"? I dont know what's next. Who knows what tomorrow will bring? I struggle with the idea that we are in such hard times, who cares about photography posts anyway? But it doesn't have to be all about photography. When I started my business, I said first and foremost, I wanted to connect with people. We have all been in crisis for 2 months now. This is the first time in my life that we, collectively as humans, without a doubt can empathize with each other. So I'm coming out of hiding. To connect with you. How are You? Lots of love. Carol ❤

Thank you ❤ ⠀

I love this photo of sweet little Zoë. 🌸 What i love most about it is mama's graceful hand, softly holding her daughter....
03/02/2020

I love this photo of sweet little Zoë. 🌸 What i love most about it is mama's graceful hand, softly holding her daughter. The truth is we werent sure if she would stay long enough for me to take a shot in that moment...but what I see in a frozen frame is the connection between mom and babe. It's the little things. ⠀ ⠀


This is what happens when I tell these two to "touch noses" 😂 silly me!! I love being surprised at these sessions and le...
02/29/2020

This is what happens when I tell these two to "touch noses" 😂 silly me!! I love being surprised at these sessions and letting them unfold as they may. Watching children be themselves to me is like being invited to secret kids only treehouse! I am so grateful when they let me in to their worlds ❤. Even if it is just a glimpse.




02/20/2020

I could spend all day photographing these wonderful kids. In a very short time, we had quiet moments, loud moments and most definitely silly moments! It was so much fun watching them come alive for the camera. Naila and Omar - you guys rock!

What a fun and energetic day at mint for our Valentines Mini Sessions!! I loved meeting and capturing your beautiful chi...
02/19/2020

What a fun and energetic day at mint for our Valentines Mini Sessions!! I loved meeting and capturing your beautiful children and watching their little spirits shine for the camera!! Here a behind the scene shot and some of my favourite images from Colin & Zoē's session! Thank you to everyone who came out! Thank you to for the beautiful space! And a special thank you to for not only bringing me lights but being my Light. ❤🕯Stay tuned for another amazing sibling duo feature!



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